Ignatius Rebecca Ozioma

 EMOTIONS ON A CLIFF DEDICATION This book is dedicated to my Dad, Ignatius Ogu. CHAPTER 1 “Royce the school bus is waiting, I don’t know why you don’t always get prepared before the bus’s arrival” her mom scolded her from the kitchen. Royce was still in her room, she applied her serum on her hair immediately, brushed it, and applied her perfume with its bliss of lavender, she goes down the stairs in seconds and went straight to the dining grabbed her lunch pack before heading towards the bus. Running toward the bus, most of the teenagers stared at her, she was looking so pretty in her denim pencil trousers with a scarlet red top, and her blond hair made her look like Barbie. She got into the bus and went to seat with her friend Elsa, they both had been friends since childhood, u would mistake them to be sisters because just like Royce, Elsa is tall beyond her age, with skinny pale skin, and red lips, the only difference was their hair Royce has blonde hair while Elsa's is red. They both discussed the movie series they watched last night. CHAPTER 2 Royce was one of the best students in her high school years, always coming first in every competition, she was a member of five clubs in school, and all the guys in her grade admired her, eighteen her breasts were already big and attractive, and her hips were so curvy that she becomes a center of attraction wherever she is seen, she was growing into a lady, and even Elsa could not compete with her in beauty, she now has a sexy and attractive body, still, with a good height, and there’s now a difference between them Royce is the curvy one while Elsa keeps being the skinny girl. Royce was in the restroom crying, she was trying to call Elsa her phone screen looks blurry due to the tears in her eye, Elsa came into the girl’s toilet and found Royce crying in one of the toilets. “he did it again,” Royce said with tears in her eyes “after all the promises he made he still went ahead to see her” Elsa tried to calm her down but, the tears keeps coming “ I can’t believe Eric could be this stupid, after all the stupid promises he still disgraced me am now going to be a laughing stock for Jessica and her group.” “Elsa how do I always have to be unlucky” Elsa gave her a tight hug, Royce's boyfriend Eric is tall and cute, one of the cutest guys in her grade, his tanned skin made him more attractive they had known each other for a long time, and their relationship was a smooth one until Jessica joined the school, Royce has taken Jessica as a rival simply because her boyfriend Eric seems attracted to her. Right from when she was in junior high her rivals were always any girl to whom her boyfriend is attracted. Elsa was dabbing her tears with a hanky, while Royce took a trip to her past relationships. She remembered her first boyfriend, Steven who ended their childhood love story because she has pale skin, which she sees as an excuse so he can get away from her, she cried her eyes out that evening, and she didn’t come down for dinner, her dad promised to take her to Mac Donald’s for her to feel better, but it was still the same, her mum took her to her aunt’s place for summer vacation which was how she got over the breakup. Her mind also raced to her second date who also ended their relationship because she kissed a boy during a pajama party, during the party, they were involved in a truth or dare game and the bottle pointed at her and she did what she had to, do. In junior high, her third boyfriend ended their relationship, when a prettier girl came into the school, now the same game is about to repeat itself, and she can’t imagine losing Eric who deflowered her. She had always been scared of losing him ever since the devious Jessica join their grade, Jessica is a gorgeous being but she wasn’t as smart as Royce. Royce snapped back to her senses when Jessica came into the toilet, she gave Royce a dubious smile, “you think u can have Eric all to yourself right?” “dry your tears kitty” she threw her a tissue and went out laughing like someone who just won the lottery, Royce heard a knock on the door she went to respond “freak what are you doing here?” She gave Eric a resounding sound, he tried, by all means, to hold her down “Can I just explain?” “Explain what?” “I should let you explain how you cheated on me a second time” she shouted “sweetheart calm down, it was all a mistake” Royce gave him a scornful look before slamming the door in his face. The next day at school, Royce was welcomed by Jessica and her rude friends, immediately she stepped in Jessica made a loud clap “Well well well, our queen is here” “I have a confession to make” Royce tried to pass through, but Jessica blocked her Elsa held Royce from falling. “Royce you are not escaping this, I will tell everyone what you did” “Can you guys imagine that Royce placed a bet with me on Eric?” All eyes went to Royce who was already bowing her head in shame, Elsa was shocked, and Eric walked towards Royce saying “ Royce you did what?” Royce couldn’t mutter a word “yes, she was trying to prove that Eric was hers alone, she thinks because she’s pretty and fucking intelligent no other girl can steal her boyfriend, but I proved her wrong” “silly thing” Jessica goes away satisfied with her mission. Eric dragged Royce to the school garden “Royce what the hell did you do, u placed a bet swearing that I won’t be with another girl!” Royce flared back at him, with tears in her eyes “Isn’t that what you did twice, you promised not to see her again after I forgave you the first time, I did everything out of desperation. Wasn’t I enough for you, being smart, and intelligent is every guy’s a dream yet u made a fool out of me. I regret ever meeting u, it’s over between us” “Fucking cheat” CHAPTER 3 “Royce we are going out tonight no more excuses, the other time it was work, this time there should be no excuse” Elsa scolded her from the phone, Royce couldn’t help but laugh “Sweetheart there are bills to be paid, I want my new ride before the month runs out so don’t blame me for the disappointments” Elsa chuckled and replied “You are turning thirty-two next month and you are still single, aren’t u feeling awkward?” Royce replied holding her laughter “ we are single, not only me” “Royce am putting in the effort, but you are just relaxed. We need a man, honestly am tired of vibrators, I need someone to cuddle me” Royce laughed uncontrollably while operating her computer in her well-furnished office “Elsa baby we can visit a brothel and have a naughty threesome, let’s be bisexual for tonight” “Royce you have gone crazy, am not eating pussy, I want to get married. I want a ring on my finger idiot” Royce looked up at the ceiling, with her head back, tapping her finger at the table she said “ Elsa, are you ready for commitments, fights, lies, motherhood, and the rest? Marriage is not a bed of roses, I have to get back to work and I promise to show up for the date” “Royce, wear something sexy and revealing our prince charming might be out there” “I will be putting on a bikini since revealing outfits would fetch me a husband” They both laughed. Elsa sat down elegantly sipping her, wine from the goblet her red lipstick left no stain on her glass was putting on a black satiny the dress which revealed her cleavage more than it should, and she crossed her legs showing her attractive lap. Royce got out of the Uber car and stepped into the restaurant she looked like a celebrity walking down a red carpet, her blonde hair resting on her should, and her blue gown gave her a very beautiful look, her golden stilettos made her legs radiant at the sight. “Do you know how long I waited here for you?” Royce took the menu from the table looking at her with a grin “you should be happy I showed up” They both ordered chicken salad, which they ate graciously, Elsa looked at her wristwatch it was late already, they cleared their bill and headed toward their car, “Elsa!” Royce screamed while trying to get hold of Elsa, she slipped and landed on the ground with bruises on her arm. Royce and two other men rushed toward her and helped her to her feet She kept on cursing her white wedge shoe for causing her the drama. “Ma’am, are you okay”? One of the guys asked her while nursing her bruises “am fine, just the bruises” “ Are you ladies leaving, I can drop you off. “Bryan offered Royce replied, “don’t bother we will get a cab” Elsa quickly interrupted her “yeah we need a ride don’t mind my friend” While riding to drop them off it started raining heavily, and Bryan struggled to get a clear view of the road. Finally, they got to Elsa’s house. “Elsa I will be sleeping over at your place, I can’t go home with this downpour,” Royce said looking worried “no problem” Elsa replied her “we forgot to introduce ourselves, he’s Thompson, and am Bryan. They exchanged handshakes “She’s Royce my tight friend and am Elsa, nice to meet you guys, and thanks for helping us tonight. Isn’t it late for both of you to be heading home you can spend the night here” Elsa shared a room with Royce, while their guests had a room to themselves, At midnight Royce needed water and was walking to the kitchen, getting there she found Bryan eating some chocolate cookies. Royce stared with a smile” I thought I was the only one with late-night cravings'' They both laughed While she was pouring herself water, he took a long glance at her body” has someone ever told you that you are wonderfully made?” Royce gave him a shy look” everyone is wonderfully made not just me” Bryan is tall, with very broad shoulders his muscular body was so attractive, Royce felt like caressing his chest. Bryan came close to her and she kept on staring at him like someone lost in her thoughts, he placed his hands on her buttocks rubbing them while trying to kiss her, she wanted to move back but her legs were stiff and planted to the ground and they locked lips, they kissed like two lovers who had been away from each other for a long time. She was breathing fast, her body sensitive to every touch, from caressing her buttocks he lifted her silk nightgown Elsa borrowed her and made his way to her breast, he sucked and fondled it, and he raced his fingers down to her navel and then to her clit, she knew what it was leading to, she tried to push herself out of his grip but her body didn’t respond to her mind, goose bumps were showing themselves on her skin, and her body was on fire, he knelt before her and placed his tongue in her pubic region, she threw her head backward in pleasure, the warmness of his tongue made her crazy, and she rubbed his brown hair while moaning. He stood up and started digging into her, her moaning was becoming too loud, he closed her mouth with a hand, it’s been a long she had such an experience, and her dildos didn’t give her such feelings, just as they were about to hit an orgasm, with perspiration all over their body, they were both breathing out simultaneously, looking at the of each other when they heard a loud crash, she pushed her water down. She tried to push Bryan away from her but his grip was tighter this time, allowing Elsa to see them is what she doesn’t want. Before Elsa could make it to the kitchen she had detangled herself from Bryan, worn her nightie, and was with a mop in her hand Elsa looking shocked rushed to Royce” what happened hope you didn’t hurt yourself” Elsa didn’t even notice they were having sex, everything was cleaned up and they all went back to bed. CHAPTER 4 Spring is here, Royce was looking out her window, at the trees, and the flowers everything was beautiful and she had a million things to be grateful for, it’s been a week since she meet Bryan the sex they had was always fresh in her memory, she sipped her coffee and she felt it taste like Bryan’s lips, there was something magical about it she was anxious about how her date with Bryan will go, she was thinking of what to wear, and what perfume to spray. She sees Bryan as her long-awaited prince charming, she was still thinking about how to fix her hair when Elsa’s call came in, “hello Royce, how are you doing?” “Elsa guess what, am going on a date with Bryan” Elsa with astonishment asked her” when did you guys meet, that you are now going on a date?” “sweetheart it’s a long story, after that night at the restaurant, it didn’t end there and there we have been on talking terms, and now he wants us to go on a date, so what should I wear?” “Royce you don’t know what to wear for your date, ok don’t worry wear one of your suits to the date idiot.” Royce laughed” how are you spending your weekend “ “Royce it’s our weekend, not mine alone” “Elsa I don’t think we will spend time together this weekend, Bryan and I are going to the beach on Sunday so I don’t think I will be coming over” “But Royce I can go with you guys, there’s nothing wrong with that, I can't stay all alone this weekend.” “sorry Elsa he wants it to be just the both of us” She didn’t finish our speaking before Elsa hung up the call. Royce arrived with Bryan at a five-star restaurant and was so pleased with the way Bryan treated her like she was a queen, the waiter served them. Royce was overwhelmed with such beauty and character, their conversation went smooth “So sweetheart how was your past relationship?” Royce replied with a childish smile “It was nothing serious, my last relationship was in high school with a handsome freak, it was meaningless.” In a few hours, they were home, cuddling each other in Bryan's sitting room while they watched a movie, the cuddling went into kissing and they made out, Elsa’s call came in several times but Bryan stopped her from answering the call. The moment at the beach was so ecstatic, the breeze swept through while they hugged, played, and kissed. Royce couldn’t hold herself from falling in love, her prince charming was there with her and she believed nothing will take him away, absolutely nothing. CHAPTER 5 Elsa heard a knock on her door “Who’s there?” She opened it and welcomed Royce with a stern look “What are you doing here?” “Elsa, what do you mean?”, she asked her with a funny smile. “I meant that you were supposed to be with your prince charming, “Elsa said sipping her coffee “Sweetheart stop being ridiculous, I know it’s because I didn’t spend enough time with you during the weekend” “Royce there’s nothing to explain, I asked to come along but you refused, you know perfectly well that I will let you if I were the one, just face your relationship and forget I ever exist” “Elsa what do you mean, stop being sarcastic, you know what? am leaving” “Get out leave and never come back” Royce slammed the door angrily. “Hello, sweetheart how are you doing, are you home?” “yes, do you want to come over, am home and lonely” “I will be there in ten minutes” In five minutes Royce was knocking on Bryan’s door, and she was welcomed with a hug. She was looking so worried, she stood up and went to get a glass of whiskey, she didn’t want to say a word. Bryan looked at her in amazement ” what’s wrong with you, you are acting strange” She looked at Bryan and was scared of losing him, Elsa was the only person she could think of, and she was scared of losing Elsa also. She was scared of another breakup, she was scared of losing Elsa now and then losing Bryan later her world would crash, Elsa had always been there for her through thick and thin, and she understood why Elsa flared up. She took Elsa like a sister right from when she was little Elsa had been there, and they now share a perfect bond but her love life is about to rip everything apart, she can’t imagine staying away from Elsa. She just kept staring at Bryan “Elsa talk to me, what’s wrong since you came in you haven’t said a word” Royce stood up took her bag, and left Bryan's house, leaving him confused. CHAPTER 6 It’s been three days since Royce saw Elsa, she called her several times but Elsa doesn’t take her calls, she stood up from her bed and went to her bathroom to freshen up, she did that within thirty minutes, she toasted some bread, made omelets then made dark coffee, she sat down to take her breakfast but her appetite wasn’t there she took her coffee and left the rest of her breakfast. Royce took a deep breath, before knocking on Elsa's door, she was sure her friend was home because it was late already. Elsa opened the door and stared at her for two minutes before letting her in. “Elsa we can’t continue like this, it was just a minor misunderstanding that we can sort out, well accept it or am not spending three days in your house” Elsa still didn’t say a word. They had gone to bed after watching a movie, and Royce had left her smart in the sitting room, Elsa made sure Royce was fast asleep before she wore on her flip-flop and went to the sitting room, she picked up Royce's phone where she had left it and went through Royce's chat with Bryan, she couldn’t hide the expression of jealousy on her face. She always had this jealousy for Royce, but this time it was very bitter she copied Bryan’s contract for reasons best known to her and went back to bed. The next morning they went jogging as usual, that was their ritual every Sunday morning before any other thing Elsa gulped down the water in her mouth and then faced Royce “How’s your relationship with Bryan going?” Royce gave her a suspicious look before answering her question “That’s the least of the questions I expected from you, I thought you despise my relationship with Bryan?” Elsa smacked her buttocks playfully “ouch stop that” “so what seems wrong if I want to know how your relationship is going?” “Elsa you and I know you don’t like Bryan.” “At first I didn’t but now I have no grudge against you or him besides no one wronged me”. “Okay then stop feeling bad and angry whenever am spending time with him” She gave her another slap on her butt “Ouch Elsa!”. They walked back home gossiping about Elsa's neighbors. CHAPTER 7 “He proposed!” Elsa shocked to hear her asked in disbelief “who proposed?” Royce still in a hysterical mood replied her “Yes Elsa he proposed, am getting married baby girl” Elsa with a changed countenance pretended to be happy for Royce, she couldn’t believe her jealousy for Royce was growing this big, Royce was never aware that Elsa has this for her, she didn’t have any idea of such jealousy, though she was doing better than Elsa, she never knew it would result in this Elsa felt like a stick was stuck in her throat, she was fuming with anger already, and she felt uneasy remembering how it started, though she had always wished for the two of them to get married, she never wished for Royce to get married before her, the hatred was now so strong. She helped herself to a glass of whiskey. Later in the day, Royce requested to sleep over at her house but she declined knowing full well that her jealousy would surface itself, she was already crafting evil in her head, and she was thinking of how to frustrate her friend, she was already thinking like a villain. Elsa’s bitterness grew every minute, the next morning she was so bitter that she was crashing some ceramics, she had a knock on the door before she could approach the door it went open and Royce stepped in looking at the cracked plates in disgust, Elsa what’s wrong are you okay, am your friend, share your problems with me, Elsa replied “yes am fine” “Elsa you are not fine, look at the mess you did and you want me to believe you are fine?” Elsa wasn’t going to confess her jealousy, she was trying to cook up a false story for Royce. She figured out a lie “ Royce my grandma died, she had cancer” Royce consoled her like a sister, cleaned up the mess and made a hot shower for Elsa, and made breakfast for them both. She spent the rest of the day with Elsa, while she did all that Elsa could feel her conscience debunking her. “Elsa my wedding is in a month and you are my chief bridesmaid, please I would need your assistance if you don’t mind.” Elsa accepted being of help to Royce knowing fully well that she was going to frustrate her. “But you’re going to need a wedding planner to make those arrangements for” Royce nodded in agreement Later that night Elsa couldn’t sleep throughout the night, she kept on thinking of how to stop the marriage from taking place, and she was feeling guilty. Just then a very nasty idea came into her head, she has to do whatever she can to fulfill her heart’s desire by destroying her friend’s relationship, Elsa rose from the bed, and set her video recorder against her bed while she moved into action. She went, spread Royce's leg, and started cunnilingus, Royce was woken up with pleasure, and she was shocked that Elsa was doing that to her, she tried to push Elsa away but she was holding her thighs, but she was becoming lost in pleasure and she allowed Elsa have her way all around her body and her lips taste so good that she couldn’t resist, Elsa fingered her until she was about to have an orgasm, Elsa sucked her with her warm lips and she was squirting already. Royce never knew her nightmare would begin that night, they cuddled like old lovers after Tribbing to their satisfaction. While Royce was in deep sleep, Elsa when to take her recorder from the position she placed it and smiled to its content, she could imagine the disgust on Bryan's face after he sees the video. CHAPTER 8 It’s two weeks to Royce's wedding, and things are going as planned, Elsa was also thinking of her next plan, she never cared what would come after her actions, she was just after her selfish desire. She had made arrangements with a random guy to sleep with Royce. “Hello, hope you are ready?” The random guy with whom she had made arrangements assured her that everything would go as planned as far as he gets his pay. Elsa had informed Royce that she just wants to introduce her to her newly-found boyfriend and she wanted it special so she wants Royce to be around, Royce didn’t smell anything fishy so she gladly accepted the invite. Royce arrived at Elsa's house, looking excited to see her friend’s date, she was welcomed with a hug from Elsa “Royce meet my boyfriend Matthew and Matthew meet my very close friend Royce” They exchanged handshakes Elsa brought wine which she served everyone, Royce didn’t check the alcohol percentage she had drank five goblets in ten minutes, and she was already feeling high but still wanted to drink extra, she was dancing like crazy, twerking her wide hips. Matthew the random guy was already getting seduced by her dance moves, he couldn’t wait to have her, he stood up and joined her in dancing. Elsa knew this time is right for her devious plan, so she set her video recorder in an accurate position, Royce in her drunken state was dancing to Matthews’s tune, he rocked her body and then made his move, Elsa’s device recorded every damn thing. Before Royce woke up the next morning, Matthew has left, Elsa had cleaned her up and dressed her the way she came yesterday, she woke up with a splitting headache, she took some painkillers and then freshened up before heading back to bed. Elsa can’t help the evil smile face whenever she watched the videos she stared at Royce who was sleeping and said in a low tone “you are surely going down” CHAPTER 9 Royce beamed with excitement, it was her wedding morning, and she was getting dressed, this is the happiest moment in her life, she was getting married to the love of her life, and she couldn’t hold her happiness. Elsa was also a bit nervous about the wedding, she knew her years of friendship with Royce was going to end in a few hours, she was dressed and looking o beautiful the ceremony is in a few hours. The wedding started and the process began, Elsa was going through her past and reminiscing every good time they had together, she was ready for whatever came her way, and her heart was hardened already. Royce held her lover smiling, she was praying that it lasts forever, together owed at her smiling, and just then he received a mail on his phone, but he ignored it so as not to be distracted it kept on coming, and he finally gave in to check it, just then Elsa excused herself from the wedding. After Bryan went through the video, he was speechless, he stared at Royce with disbelief, gave her the phone, and stormed out of his wedding angrily while Thompson chased after him, everyone felt uneasy, and the priest paused due to the distraction. Thompson got hold of Bryan as he was about to get into his car “Bro, what’s the problem?” Bryan replied with tears in his eyes “Royce is a whore, you can’t believe what I just watched, she slept with a guy three weeks ago, and she also slept with Elsa, I can’t continue with this” Thompson patted his back “But you guys can talk this out after the wedding, what you are about to do now will hurt Royce, please let’s go back” Bryan sobbed silently and replied to Thompson “Bro I rather marry an old woman than marry that stupid fool, I never believed Royce could do this, she was all like a saint anytime she’s around me, I can’t marry her and that’s final, am leaving for the next flight to Florida, I bet this s the last time we would see each”. Royce was running towards Bryan trying to explain, her makeup was ruined already, she had pulled off her shoes, and her hair was already tattered, her mom was also running after her so she won’t hurt herself “Bryan, I can explain” But Bryan zoomed off, leaving her so desolate, she cried her eyes out, but nothing stopped her from crying, she couldn’t believe her wedding just ended abruptly, she couldn’t hold the pain of her friend’s betrayal and she fainted. Before night, Royce’s wedding saga was all over social media, her sex tape was all over the Internet, her wedding was the talk of the town, and Elsa took the next flight to Canada happy with her achievement. Royce woke up to the news that she was pregnant, her world was collapsing, she couldn’t figure out why Elsa did what she did, she called Bryan but he had already blocked her, he was so disappointed that he cried so much at the airport. Royce prayed for her life to end, her story was allover town, her sex tape has gone viral, and she couldn’t bear the pain. Elsa had destroyed her, the doctor sedated her as required by her mom, and she slept off immediately. CHAPTER 10 It’s been seven months since the incident and Royce’s tummy was already protruding She and her mom moved to Australia, and her unborn baby gave her hope to move on. She had completed her therapy, and her mom took her to see a therapist immediately after the wedding, but she was fine now. ************** A month later she gave birth to a boy, she gave him all the love in the world, he was her hope when all hope was lost. THE END